Barcelona, Spain — Climate
Barcelona Weather
Barcelona enjoys a wonderful climate with hot summers and cool winters. The ideal months to visit the city, the Costa Brava, and the nearby resorts of Sitiges and Vilanova are May, June and September, when visitors can expect good weather. In August, despite the shade in the tree-lined boulevards, locals desert Barcelona for the coastal resorts to escape the heat. January is the coldest month, with top temperatures averaging 55°F (13°C), while August is the hottest, with an average high of 82°F (29°C).
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Barcelona
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall (inches) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Rainfall (cm) | 38 | 37 | 47 | 47 | 44 | 38 | 27 | 44 | 76 | 96 | 51 | 44 |
| Min Temp (°C) | 4 °C | 5 °C | 7 °C | 8 °C | 12 °C | 16 °C | 19 °C | 19 °C | 17 °C | 12 °C | 8 °C | 6 °C |
| Max Temp (°C) | 13 °C | 14 °C | 16 °C | 17 °C | 20 °C | 24 °C | 27 °C | 28 °C | 26 °C | 21 °C | 17 °C | 14 °C |
| Min Temp (°F) | 39 °F | 41 °F | 45 °F | 46 °F | 54 °F | 61 °F | 66 °F | 66 °F | 63 °F | 54 °F | 46 °F | 43 °F |
| Max Temp (°F) | 55 °F | 57 °F | 61 °F | 63 °F | 68 °F | 75 °F | 81 °F | 82 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 63 °F | 57 °F |
| Good Weather | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
